NWSL clubs announce reduced rosters

NWSL clubs are down to the final few decisions before breaking camp and opening the season next month.

NWSL clubs were required to reduce rosters to 25 players on Tuesday. Some are still carrying more than 25 as players not in camp do not count against the total. With the United States national team players having departed for their friendlies against Colombia next month, several spots have opened for extra players.

note: The Breakers continue to carry three goalkeepers with former Liverpool shotstopper Libby Stout the favorite to land the number one role over rookie Abby Smith. But last year’s backup Jami Kranich lurks.

note: The Red Stars let go of Zakiya Bywaters, who they made the No. 1 pick in the first NWSL draft in 2013. Bywaters missed the 2015 with a hip injury and her career has been more notable for injuries than on-field contributions.

*2016 NWSL College Draft pick
**Non-roster invitee
***Currently with US Women’s National Team
****Pending ITC and P1-Visa

note: The Dash made a trade Tuesday, acquiring defender Rebecca Moros from the Flash for a second round pick in 2017. Moros started every game for the NWSL champion FC Kansas City last season and played for the Thorns in 2013. Moros played for the Freedom, magicJack, and Flash in WPS and spent time in Japan between the leagues.

note: The Reign and Antonia Goransson mutually agreed to a release earlier this week and they have invited Dani Foxhoven back as a trialist. Foxhoven had left the Reign after last season to pursue other opportunities.

note: Sky Blue signed Ashley Nick on Tuesday for her second stint in New Jersey. Nick spent the tail end of 2013 at Sky Blue as well as all of 2014. She was with the Dash and Flash in 2015 and had been out of contract.

note: Australian Alanna Kennedy arrived in the team on Tuesday, the same day Rebecca Moros was traded to the Dash. The return was a second round pick in 2017. The Flash now own five of the first 20 picks in next year’s draft.